Job Opportunities

Child and Teen Program Coordinator 

The employee in this position will plan, coordinate and deliver library programs for children ages pre-school to high school. 

Hours: 25 hours per week (flexibility required) 

Schedule: Occasional evenings (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) and Saturdays required. No Sundays. Work during summer (July & August), Spring Break and many In-service school days required. Possibility of full-time employment during the summer, and reduced hours during fall and winter to average out to 25 hours per week. 

Preferred start date: April 4, 2022 

Typical Duties: 

• Plan and deliver the library’s preschool program: (Toddler & Me for ages 18 months-2 years https://jakeepplibrary.com/for-you/kids/programs/toddler-and-me/, and Story Hour for ages 3-5 https://jakeepplibrary.com/for-you/kids/story-hour/)  
• Develop, plan and deliver the library’s Summer Reading Club for children in grades 1-6 
• Oversee and supervise summer interns and children’s programming assistants 
• Plan and deliver programs for school-aged children to run during Spring Break and some inservice days 
• Communicate with area teachers to promote the library and plan/run field trips and tours 
• Advertise and promote programs on local media outlets (radio, newspaper, online, etc.) 
• Coordinate other children and teen programs as time allows (book clubs, author readings, game nights, crafting events, etc.) 
• Attend monthly planning meetings to make programs schedule and liaise with management and those in charge of social media and displays 
• Attend staff meetings and communicate programs information to all library employees
• Evaluate programs through debriefs, surveys and reports 
• Ensure health, safety and cleanliness of the children’s programming environment and resources 
• Other duties as assigned  

Specific Skills Required: 

• Energetic, friendly, and engaging
• Enthusiasm for children’s literacy and reading 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), as media interviews and connection with parents, teachers, and patrons are essential for this position 
• Creativity (crafts, promo materials, engaging and fun activities, etc.) 
• Time Management skills, especially in areas of planning 
• Leadership abilities and confidence  
• Basic technological and computer skills (email, social media, Excel, internet research, projector use, etc.) 
• Familiarity with children’s and juvenile books and themes 
• Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills 
• Good judgment and tact in working with parents, children and staff 
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Passion for inclusion and accessibility, especially as it pertains to youth programming 

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma required 
• At least two years of experience working with children and teens preferred 
• Basic Computer skills required 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check (update required every 3 years) 

Please send a cover letter and resume including the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to Library Director, Chrystie Kroeker Boggs at ckroekerboggs@jakeepplibrary.com  Closing date: March 15, 2022.